VGK vs. MFDX ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE European ETF (VGK) to PIMCO Equitiy Series PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF (MFDX)
VGK

Vanguard FTSE European ETF

VGK Description

The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in the major markets of Europe. The fund employs an indexing investment approach by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in the FTSE Developed Europe Index. The FTSE Developed Europe Index is made up of approximately 497 common stocks of companies located in 17 European countries-mostly companies in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Germany (which made up approximately 34%, 15%, 14%, and 13%, respectively, of the index's market capitalization as of May 31, 2013).

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$64.57

Average Daily Volume

1,574,805

Number of Holdings *

18

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
MFDX

PIMCO Equitiy Series PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

MFDX Description The investment seeks to track the investment results of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the component securities of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index. The underlying index is constructed by RAFI Indices, LLC using a rules-based approach to construct factor portfolios within the underlying index. The underlying index consists of "factor portfolios," each of which emphasizes one of the following factors: value, low volatility, quality and momentum.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$30.21

Average Daily Volume

24,053

Number of Holdings *

51

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period VGK MFDX
30 Days -5.82% -2.99%
60 Days -7.51% -5.07%
90 Days -8.54% -4.42%
12 Months 9.07% 10.91%
12 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in VGK Weight in MFDX Overlap
ABBV F 0.71% 0.7% 0.7%
BCS A 0.37% 0.28% 0.28%
DEO F 0.56% 0.14% 0.14%
E F 0.28% 0.08% 0.08%
FRO D 0.02% 0.02% 0.02%
HSBH B 1.38% 0.39% 0.39%
LOGI D 0.1% 0.13% 0.1%
LYG D 0.35% 0.09% 0.09%
NVS F 1.8% 0.62% 0.62%
QGEN D 0.08% 0.04% 0.04%
STLA F 0.22% 0.06% 0.06%
UL D 1.22% 1.11% 1.11%
VGK Overweight 6 Positions Relative to MFDX
Symbol Grade Weight
FLUT A 0.34%
SW A 0.22%
FLNG C 0.01%
TRMD F 0.01%
GOGL F 0.01%
GEN B 0.0%
VGK Underweight 39 Positions Relative to MFDX
Symbol Grade Weight
MUFG B -0.39%
TT A -0.37%
MDT D -0.36%
NXPI D -0.33%
MFG A -0.33%
ARM F -0.29%
SMFG B -0.27%
GRMN B -0.27%
WCN A -0.21%
TM F -0.21%
SE A -0.2%
SPOT B -0.19%
CNI F -0.16%
HMC F -0.16%
CHKP C -0.12%
RBA A -0.11%
TEVA C -0.1%
GOLD C -0.09%
LULU C -0.08%
WFG C -0.08%
ICLR D -0.08%
NMR B -0.07%
CCEP C -0.06%
ALLE C -0.05%
WIX A -0.05%
AGCO D -0.04%
ALV C -0.04%
SONY B -0.03%
PDS C -0.03%
AEI D -0.03%
CYBR A -0.03%
DOOO F -0.02%
ASND F -0.02%
MNDY C -0.02%
SFL D -0.01%
YY B -0.01%
AER A -0.01%
MBAVU C -0.0%
CSIQ F -0.0%
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